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A Large Antique Naive Wooden Diarama of a British Sailing Ship
Mike Melody Antiques
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A Large Antique Naive Wooden Diarama of a British Sailing Ship

19th century
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A super large 19thc diarama of a british sailing ship fully rigged and flying the ensign .

It is in untouched condition and still retaining its bright sky background . Apart from the string rigging it is unusually made completely of painted wood

Very much in the "butchers shop" diaramas.

We are dating as around 1870 but could well be earlier

It measures 87cms l 50cms h 13cms d

A very unusual naive piece

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Established in1977 in chester

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Mike Melody Antiques has dated this Antique Ship Shadowbox Diorama to the 19th Century.

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Description
A super large 19thc diarama of a british sailing ship fully rigged and flying the ensign .

It is in untouched condition and still retaining its bright sky background . Apart from the string rigging it is unusually made completely of painted wood

fig 1. A framed three-dimensional naive wooden diorama depicting a multi-masted sailing ship on a painted sea against a cloudy sky background.
fig 1. A Large Antique Naive Wooden Diarama of a British Sailing Ship

Very much in the "butchers shop" diaramas.

We are dating as around 1870 but could well be earlier

It measures 87cms l 50cms h 13cms d

A very unusual naive piece

UK delivery included

All forms of payment including ccs etc

Lapada_cinoa members since1985

Established in1977 in chester

Date of Manufacture

Mike Melody Antiques has dated this Antique Ship Shadowbox Diorama to the 19th Century.

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Mike Melody Antiques
Mike Melody Antiques
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Combined 85 years of buying and selling quality antiques and still loving it.

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A framed three-dimensional naive wooden diorama depicting a multi-masted sailing ship on a painted sea against a cloudy sky background.
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Archive I A framed three-dimensional naive wooden diorama depicting a multi-masted sailing ship on a painted sea against a cloudy sky background.

A Large Antique Naive Wooden Diarama of a British Sailing Ship

Archive II A framed three-dimensional naive wooden diorama depicting a multi-masted sailing ship on a painted sea against a cloudy sky background. View II
Archive III A framed three-dimensional naive wooden diorama depicting a multi-masted sailing ship on a painted sea against a cloudy sky background. View III
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Archive V A framed three-dimensional naive wooden diorama depicting a multi-masted sailing ship on a painted sea against a cloudy sky background. View V
Archive VI A framed three-dimensional naive wooden diorama depicting a multi-masted sailing ship on a painted sea against a cloudy sky background. View VI
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A framed three-dimensional naive wooden diorama depicting a multi-masted sailing ship on a painted sea against a cloudy sky background.
A LARGE ANTIQUE NAIVE WOODEN DIARAMA OF A BRITISH SAILING SHIP
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A framed three-dimensional naive wooden diorama depicting a multi-masted sailing ship on a painted sea against a cloudy sky background.
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A maritime ship diorama is a three-dimensional folk art construction, typically framed within a glazed shadowbox, depicting a carved vessel against a hand-painted backdrop of sea and sky. These pieces gained widespread popularity during the 19th century, frequently created by sailors or coastal artisans to commemorate specific sailing ships.

Craftsmen constructed these dioramas using carved softwood or pine for the vessel hulls and sails, combined with thread or fine wire for rigging. The background scenes were painted using oil or tempera paints, and the entire assembly was enclosed in a wooden frame behind glass to protect the delicate elements.

Authentic period examples display signs of hand-carving on the ship components, hand-drawn or painted background detailing, and natural age-related oxidisation or craquelure on the paint surfaces. The glazing often features historic hand-blown glass, and the rear backing exhibits traditional joinery and aged timber.

Mount the shadowbox on a neutral feature wall, place it above a timber sideboard, or incorporate it into a curated gallery wall alongside antique maps and nautical prints. The three-dimensional structure adds architectural texture to coastal, traditional, or eclectic interior schemes.

Display the item away from direct sunlight and high humidity to prevent paint fading, wood warping, or condensation behind the glass. Clean the exterior glass carefully with a dry microfiber cloth, avoiding liquid cleaners that could seep into the sealed wooden frame.
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